Art Deco Elopement on the Cliffs of Burgh Island

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The Queer Bundle/ Stephanie Dreams

June 24, 2025

With a budget of £5,000 and a love of Art Deco and the 1920s, Lori and Max eloped on Burgh Island, Devon, last Autumn.

An Intimate Vintage Love Story

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Cat Brant

June 9, 2025

For vintage lovers Tiffany and Lou, their wedding was less about tradition and more about timeless style and staying true to who they are. With a shared passion for fashion from the 1930s to 1950s, it was only natural that their wedding day wardrobe was a masterclass in old-school elegance.

Jeffordfest: A Colourful Festival Wedding in Devon

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Becky Weir

June 3, 2025

Corinne and Mark didn’t want a wedding so much as they wanted a festival. A chilled-out celebration of music, good food, and the people they love. With help from their talented friends - many of whom work in music, events, and festivals - they brought that vision to life over a long weekend in the Devon countryside.

Fantasy Themed Bilingual Welsh Wedding

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Leesha Williams Photo + Film

May 30, 2025

As a gay, non-gender conforming couple, tradition wasn’t something AJ and Ryan felt obligated to follow. That freedom shaped every part of their day into something intimate and imaginative. "We had no expectations on us so we could make it our own, start our own traditions", they wrote. "We skipped pretty much all of the normal wedding traditions bar not seeing each other the night before the wedding. We kept that one for the excitement and to give each other space to decompress after the hectic build up."

Festive DIY Wedding with Vintage Touches

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Mark Timm

May 29, 2025

Kath didn’t want to be “given away.” Dave didn’t want to be the centre of attention. Neither of them wanted cookie-cutter vows or a rigid itinerary. What they did want was a day filled with meaning, stitched together with felt ornaments, vintage treasures, and just enough glitter to cause some mild chaos.

Autumnal, Emo, Rock ‘n’ Roll Glamour

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Amy Katherine

May 23, 2025

After knowing each other since school, and five official years together, Gemma finally proposed in a graveyard after a deeply emotional Taylor Hawkins tribute gig at Wembley. Marnee returned the favour six months later, mid-set at an All Time Low concert.

Ethereal Family-Focused Elopement in Wales

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Babs Boardwell

May 16, 2025

Rhiannon and Ben’s wedding was simple, meaningful, and surrounded by nature. They hiked to a waterfall at Craflwyn, Beddgelert, with their two sons, their friend Mared, and their dog, Siôn. "We wanted it to be relaxed, very much about being in nature and to have a somewhat ethereal vibe", the bride said.

Sustainable Vegan Wedding with Homebrewed Beer, Artichoke Bouquets & a Balkan Beats Send-Off

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Michelle Wood

April 8, 2025

Julia and Nick’s wedding unfolded not only as a celebration of their love and marriage, but also as a kind of farewell. A week later, they were leaving the UK for a new life in Australia. So this wasn’t just a party, it was a gathering of the most important people in their lives, sharing one last chapter before everything changed. They spent the week at the venue with family and friends, cooking meals, drinking homemade wine, and swimming in the pool.

Carefree London Elopement with Vintage Touches

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Magpie Eye Photo

March 11, 2025

When Jeanette and Drew, who recently moved to the UK together, decided to get married, they wanted to do so as simply as possible. With all their family back in America, they decided an elopement was their best bet. They wanted to blending the excitement of a classic Vegas elopement with the charm of the city’s historic backdrop.

Fancy Dress Halloween Wedding with Autumnal Colours

Kat

Raw

March 3, 2025

Shannon and Jennifer’s wedding was an autumnal celebration wrapped in Halloween spirit. They embraced the season’s colours, filled their venue with pumpkins and autumn leaves, and invited guests to lean into the theme by partying in fancy dress.

Old School Festival Inspired Wedding with a Dreamy Woodland Vibe

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S J Jones

February 14, 2025

Inspired by festivals and the music they love, but with a whimsical, woodland twist, Emily and Tom’s Isle of Wight wedding was filled with good music, great food, and fun. The bride wore two dresses, the second of which was accessorised with wings! They wanted a day with zero pressure to adhere to formalities, where everyone could just relax and have a good time.

Alternative, DIY ‘Til Death Wedding

Kat

Alt Wedding Co.

February 7, 2025

When Alice and Amy envisioned their wedding day, they knew it wouldn’t fit neatly into tradition’s rigid mold. They wanted a day that reflected their love and individuality—one that embraced who they were as partners, best friends, and creatives. "We wanted a wedding that summed us up," Alice said. "Alternative, but also personal. So much of the wedding industry isn't designed with couples like us in mind."

Rebellious London Wedding Inspired by Corpse Bride

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Abigail Steed

January 27, 2025

With a theme of red string, and a nod to Corpse Bride, Anna and Dani's day felt more like a gathering of artists, misfits and rebels than a wedding. Anna told us, "We spoke about getting married for the first time while we were in Morocco last year. As we were finishing, we were playing with the red wires holding the bags of flatbreads together, bent them into rings, and went on to wear them for weeks until they broke. They would be replaced with red string, and later, red line tattoos. We later found out about the red string of fate story which says you have a string running from your heart, out of your finger, connecting you to your soulmate."

Alternative Wedding Fairs: Spring 2025

Kat

January 21, 2025

Going to a wedding fair is a rite of passage when you get engaged. There are some incredible ones (and, let’s be honest, some not-so-great ones!), so we’re here to help you figure out which ones are truly worth checking out! And before you ask—we don’t have a date for the next Rock n Roll Bride Live just yet. So, if you’re tying the knot this year, these fairs are definitely worth a visit!

Relaxed Garden Party Wedding at Home

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Steve Hillman Weddings

January 13, 2025

After 11 years together, Rosie and Tom planned their wedding in just three months! Their ceremony was held at a local registry office and their joyful, laid back party was in Rosie’s parents’ garden. Both the bride and groom wore suits and the entire day cost less than £5,000.

Top 10 Most Popular Real Weddings of 2024

Kat

January 5, 2025

Its the time of year where everyone likes to look back on the last 365 (or in this year's case, 366!) days and reminisce. We feature incredible real weddings almost every single day on the website, our social media platforms, and of course exclusive ones in print too! So, we thought we'd take a moment to look back through and see all the couples and stories which made the biggest impression.

Disco Sunrise Wedding at Highcliffe Castle

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Olivia Johnston Weddings

December 6, 2024

Talita and Tom met in August 2019, moved in together that November and were expecting twins by the summer of 2020. They were married in Dorset this past June, with the reception held at the bride's father’s home and the ceremony at Highcliffe Castle. It had always been Talita's late mother’s dream for her to marry there, and Tom had secretly booked the venue even before proposing!

Rave Meets Festival Wedding with Empanadas, Go-Karts and Multiple DJs

Kat

Studio You

December 5, 2024

Laura and Ben didn’t just want to throw a wedding—they created a real three-day festival! Hosted at the Yoghurt Rooms in East Grinstead, the couple’s “Happily Ever After Party” brought together 80 friends and family members for a weekend of camping, music and fantastic food. Ben even designed a custom logo which graced everything from the temporary tattoos to high-vis jackets and was even stamped on empanadas! In fact, the event felt more like a real music festival than a wedding.

Bewitched & Hitched: Pagan Handfasting Meets Practical Magic at The Lost Village of Dode

Kat

Wild Hour

November 28, 2024

Evie and Mac focused on creating a day that reflected their shared love of paganism, nature, and community. On September 7th, surrounded by just 42 of their closest family and friends, they were married at the church in the Lost Village of Dode, a historic site which is 900 years old (and was abandoned over 600 years ago!) The couple drew inspiration from its medieval architecture and pagan history to craft a celebration that blended old-world traditions with their own personal touch.

Colourful DIY Explosion of Colour

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Gem Wright

November 22, 2024

Charlotte and Simon’s wedding was planned in just three months. Their motivation was to have a DIY wedding which was full of colour and to host it at their new venue, owned by Charlotte's family, Himley Glamping, Weddings & Events in the West Midlands.